04.07.2019 - By Zack Olson, MD and Michael Estephan, MD
Tip #21
Review and note if the patient has any IMPORTANT old records.
* Any ED visit within the last month for a similar complaint (aka “Bouncebacks” and frequent fliers)* Any echocardiogram or catheterization reports for a patient with cardiac symptoms* H&P; and discharge summary for recent hospitalizations* Any large imaging studies (CT, MRI, etc) that have been obtained in last few months
Tip #22
Give a “Snowy Blizzard” presentation
* Step by step by step MARCH through your presentation in a clear, concise, confident manner (please refer to presentation episode for typical presentation format)
Tip #23
Do not forget to give at least a basic treatment plan. Some basic options include…
* Pain Medicine* Nausea Medicine* Fluids
Tip #24
Introduce your attending to the patient (demonstrates massive ownership)
Tip #25
Get something set up for your attending
* Laceration kits* I&D; kits* Consent forms* Ultrasound machine* Language line
Additional Reading
* How to give a basic patient presentation in EM (EM Clerkship)